SUNY 2008-09 Scholar Athlete Awards Announced

Albany – State University of New York Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher today announced the recipients of the 2008-09 Chancellor’s Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes academic excellence and athletic achievement at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I, Division III and NJCAA levels.

“It is an honor for me to recognize these students not simply for their distinguished athletic accomplishments, but for their substantial academic achievements.  These exemplary student athletes are winners on the field, and more importantly in SUNY classrooms across New York.  My heartfelt congratulations go to all 72 State University scholar athletes.”

Recipients of this year’s award include 72 student athletes from 28 campuses participating in 29 different sports.

Scholar athletes are nominated by campus representatives and are reviewed and approved by SUNY System Administration and athletic directors representing SUNY Division I programs, Region 3 and Region 15 of the NJCCA, the State University of New York Athletic Conference and from independent SUNY institutions participating in Division III programs.

In order for a student to be considered, their athletic accomplishments must be recognized at the conference level or by the NCAA.

With an average GPA of 3.69, these student-athletes have combined exceptional accomplishments in the classroom with superior performance in the athletic arena.

In addition to high GPA, academic accomplishments may include being named to a conference All-Academic team or the Commissioner’s List.

Please view the complete list of 2008-09 Chancellor’s Scholar Athlete Award recipients. Each student receives a congratulatory letter as well as a plaque from SUNY.

About the State University of New York

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States, educating some 440,000 students in 7,669 degree and certificate programs on 64 campuses. To learn more about how SUNY creates opportunity, visit www.suny.edu 

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